For more than 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have helped organisations turn knowledge into capability, innovation and growth. The KTP Awards celebrate the partnerships, individuals and organisations that have gone further, accelerating innovation, delivering meaningful impact and demonstrating the power of collaboration.

The ceremony will bring together business leaders, academic partners, Associates and stakeholders from across the KTP community to recognise this year’s finalists and winners. Together, we will celebrate excellence in innovation, knowledge exchange and partnership working, while showcasing the impact KTP continues to have across the UK.

Award categories

The Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2026 will recognise excellence across seven categories:

• Outstanding KTP Impact Award
• Innovation & Technical Excellence Award
• Business Growth & Transformation through KTP Award
• Emerging Innovation Leader (KTP) Award
• Academic Excellence in Innovation (KTP) Award
• Excellence in Knowledge Exchange Support (KTP) Award
• Place-Based Innovation Impact Award

What to expect

Attendees to this year’s event will have the opportunity to:

• network with KTP partners, associates and stakeholders from across the UK
• celebrate the 2026 award finalists and winners
• hear inspiring stories of innovation, collaboration and impact
• reconnect with colleagues and expand your professional network

We look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow for an afternoon of celebration, recognition and networking as we honour the people and partnerships driving innovation through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.